McKenna King

McKenna King is a meteorologist who joined NBC4 in January 2022. She has experience forecasting various weather conditions from snowstorms to sunshine and thunderstorms to hurricanes in different locations such as Salt Lake City, Boise, Idaho, and Tampa, Florida. McKenna holds a degree in broadcast journalism from Brigham Young University and a BMP Certificate from Mississippi State University. She is originally from Northern Utah and enjoys outdoor activities like skiing, snowboarding, biking or hiking with her Golden Retriever Polly or exploring national parks such as Yellowstone. McKenna is also a sports enthusiast, supporting local teams in Ohio as well as the New York Yankees. She is a frequent visitor to Disney parks and has a passion for travel. McKenna's work can be found on NBC4's website.

Biography:  https://www.nbc4i.com/author/mckenna-king/

70%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

86%

Examples:

  • The author only mentions one side of the story - that there is a potential for severe weather, without providing any context or information about what might be causing this storm.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • McKenna grew up in Northern Utah and earned her degree in broadcast journalism from Brigham Young University. She earned her BMP Certificate from Mississippi State University.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Air quality is moderate, unhealthy for extremely sensitive groups due to high heat
  • The wet week continues with afternoon thunderstorms possible on Tuesday.
  • Threat for tornadoes, hail, strong winds as storms move through Tuesday
  • Today: Strong thunderstorms, high 69

Deceptions

45%

Examples:

  • The title suggests that there will be severe storms throughout Tuesday when in fact it only mentions a potential for them during two separate waves.

Recent Articles

Record-Breaking Heat Wave: Triple Digit Temperatures and Humid Conditions Sweep Across Midwest and Northeast, Bringing Dangerous Conditions and Potential Record Highs

Record-Breaking Heat Wave: Triple Digit Temperatures and Humid Conditions Sweep Across Midwest and Northeast, Bringing Dangerous Conditions and Potential Record Highs

Broke On: Tuesday, 18 June 2024 A dangerous heat wave sets record-breaking temperatures across the Midwest and Northeast, with New Mexico reporting a fatal wildfire and Maine expecting an all-time high of 96 degrees on Wednesday. Over 12 million people in Ohio, Indiana face heat advisories as the longest day of the year brings triple digit temperatures and humid conditions.
Wet Week Continues with Thunderstorms Possible on Tuesday: Heavy Rain, Hail and Strong Winds in Some Areas of the Country

Wet Week Continues with Thunderstorms Possible on Tuesday: Heavy Rain, Hail and Strong Winds in Some Areas of the Country

Broke On: Monday, 01 April 2024 The wet week continues with afternoon thunderstorms possible on Tuesday. The storms are expected to bring rain, hail, and strong winds in some areas of the country. In Maryland, Annapolis is experiencing heavy downpours along I-70 while Ellicott City and Randallstown will also see significant precipitation later this evening. Additionally, there may be a threat for tornadoes in Franklin County with quarter-sized hail possible.